ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation investigates the moment method solution of electromagnetic
radiation and scattering problems using parallel computers. In particular,
electromagnetically large problems with arbitrary ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Modern-day processors are not getting any faster. Due to the power consumption limit of frequency
scaling, parallel processing is increasingly being used to decrease computation time. In
this thesis, ...

Integrated circuits are expensive to manufacture and it is important to verify the correct
operation of a circuit before fabrication. Efficient, though accurate, parameter extraction
of post-layout designs are required ...

Speech is the primary and most natural means of communication between human beings.
With the rapid spread of technology across the globe and the increased number of personal
and public applications for digital equipment ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the primary circuit components of high temperature reactors, various unwanted
particles have been found. These particles include, for example, graphite and silver-
110 (110mAg). The silver-110 (110mAg) ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A passive night-sky radiation cooling system consists of a radiation panel and
a cold water storage tank. The stored cold water may be used to cool a room
during the day time, particularly in summer. ...

This study investigates practical passive methods to improve the seakeeping of a
Hydrofoil Supported Catamaran (Hysucat). The Hysucat is a hybrid vessel combining
hydrofoil efficiency with the stability of catamarans.
The ...

This thesis relates to the successful development of an unmanned terrestrial
vehicle (UTV) capable of operating in an obstacle ridden environment. The
primary focus of the project is on the specific path planning algorithms. ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dissertation presents a design procedure for HMA mixes based on probabilistic
and volumetric approaches, hereafter referred to as PAVDAM. Central to PAVDAM
is the use of an analytical model for ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The high cost of hospitalisation is a challenge for many health insurance companies, governments
and individuals alike. In 2006, studies concluded that well over $30 billion was spent on unnecessary
h ...

ENGLISH ABRACT: The high cost of hospitalisation is a challenge for many health insurance companies, governments and individuals alike. In 2006, studies concluded that well over $30 billion was spent on unnecessary ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The optimal design of a heat exchanger for a specified heat transfer, pressure drop
and set of ambient conditions entails minimising space, weight, material usage and
overall cost. However, the variables ...

This study evaluates the performance characteristics of a power plant incorporating a steam turbine and a direct air-cooled dry/wet condenser operating at different ambient temperatures. The proposed cooling system uses ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Solar energy is by far the greatest energy resource available to generate power.
One of the difficulties of using solar energy is that it is not available 24 hours per
day - some form of storage is ...

De Vos, Ebenhaezer Roux(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)

Mozambique is investing heavily in rehabilitating and upgrading the current roadway
infrastructure. Investigation by the Mozambican roads authority found that some
consulting engineers and contractors were not familiar ...

The emergence of computationally rich vehicles and recent advances in wireless communication technologies are fueling vehicular network research in industry and academia. A key challenge to the successful deployment of ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Micro gas turbines used in the aerospace industry require high performance with
a compact frontal area. These micro gas turbines are often considered
unattractive and at times impractical due to their ...

A solar chimney power plant consists of a central chimney that is surrounded by a
transparent canopy located a few meters above ground level. The ground beneath
this canopy or collector as it is known is heated by the ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the design of a modern natural draught wet-cooling tower (NDWCT), structural
and performance characteristics must be considered. Air flow distortions and
resistances must be minimised to achieve ...